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Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'We hope this round of meeting, on the basis of previous meetings, can move forward, further enlarge consensus, narrow differences and work for a solution that is acceptable to both parties,' the spokesperson said in updated comments posted on the ministry's website.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

India's top military and strategic brass on Tuesday reviewed the overall situation in eastern Ladakh amid indications that the latest round of talks between senior military commanders of Indian and Chinese armies on the next phase of disengagement of troops may not have produced encouraging results, people familiar with the developments said.

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit, aimed at further boosting bilateral defence and security ties in the wake of China's growing military assertiveness in the region including the Indo-Pacific.

US Security Advisor calls Doval, condemns Uri terror attack

US Security Advisor calls Doval, condemns Uri terror attack

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

United States National Security Advisor Susan Rice in her phonecall to her Indian counterpart said the White House expects Pakistan to take "effective action to combat and delegitimise" United Nations-designated terrorist groups.

PM Modi takes 33 km ride on Delhi Metro

PM Modi takes 33 km ride on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Modi said he really enjoyed the Metro ride.

Jairam Ramesh tenders apology to Vivek Doval in defamation case

Jairam Ramesh tenders apology to Vivek Doval in defamation case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Vivek Doval had filed a defamation case against Jairam Ramesh and Caravan Magazine for their alleged defamatory statements and articles against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sachin Gupta heard the matter on Saturday.

Want to remove 'Dilli ki duri, Dil ki duri': PM to J-K leaders

Want to remove 'Dilli ki duri, Dil ki duri': PM to J-K leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday said that his government is fully committed to the 'democratic process' in the region and holding the assembly elections is a priority, sources said.

10 signs Amit Shah is 2nd only to Modi

10 signs Amit Shah is 2nd only to Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi has entrusted Amit Shah with the task of coordinating all the agencies with their power to monitor movement and phone calls, says R Rajagopalan.

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday called for seamless coordination among various agencies involved in protecting India's maritime interests in the face of emerging security challenges and increasing rivalries and competitions in the Indian Ocean.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

Pakistan yet to decide on dates for NSA-level talks

Pakistan yet to decide on dates for NSA-level talks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Pakistan is still considering the dates proposed by India for the NSA-level talks between the two nations, an official of the Foreign Office said in Islamabad on Wednesday.

'Osama's hideout was an ISI safehouse'

'Osama's hideout was an ISI safehouse'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

In an informal chat, former Intelligence Bureau chief Ajit Doval tells Onkar Singh that Osama Bin Laden's death must have come as a blow to Al Queda. "But if you ask me whether the Islamic radicalism has been badly hit, I would say no."

Army chief, NSA, FS visited Bhutan 2 weeks ago

Army chief, NSA, FS visited Bhutan 2 weeks ago

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The visit by Gen Rawat, Ajit Doval and Vijay Gokhale was the first such high-level trip from India to Bhutan after the Doklam standoff.

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafales on September 10

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafales on September 10

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Five Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India from France on July 29 and have started extensive training within 24 hours of touching down in the country. The French-origin fighter aircraft are part of the 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force.

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Mishra and Doval hold the rank of a Cabinet minister.

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Don't want any conflict with any country, including India: Taliban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

'Women have 100 per cent inclusion in the health sector. They are also teaching in the education sector. They are working in each and every one of those sectors where they are required'

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Flynn is believed to have expressed his 'high respect' for India's growth in modern times.

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi, says Rahul

Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi, says Rahul

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Gandhi has been repeatedly using the "chowkidaar" jibe to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The NSA said the country will always be indebted to security personnel and their families.

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a "very warm meeting" with Pope Francis and discussed a wide range of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenge posed by climate change, with the head of the Roman Catholic church and also invited the Pontiff to visit India at an early date.

Govt presses IAF aircraft for rapid induction of troops in Kashmir

Govt presses IAF aircraft for rapid induction of troops in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Army chief General Bipin Rawat had visited Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to review the operational preparedness of the troops deployed in the state.

Afghan peace council head meets PM Modi

Afghan peace council head meets PM Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Following the meeting, Abdullah tweeted that Modi assured him of India's continued support for the peace process in Afghanistan.

Raj Bhavan changes: R N Ravi made Nagaland governor

Raj Bhavan changes: R N Ravi made Nagaland governor

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Dhankhar, 68, who was Union deputy minister of parliamentary affairs in 1990-91, quit the Congress in 2003 and became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11

Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit India on February 11

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Netanyahu visited India in January 2018 while Prime Minister Modi travelled to Tel Aviv in 2017, becoming the first Indian prime minister to tour the Jewish state.

US Secretary of State to visit India on July 27 and 28

US Secretary of State to visit India on July 27 and 28

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his maiden trip to India next week would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, his spokesperson said on Friday.

Wang Yi arrives in India on first high-level visit since border standoff

Wang Yi arrives in India on first high-level visit since border standoff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh standoff nearly two years ago.

Amarinder attacks Sidhu, says he is undermining CM's authority

Amarinder attacks Sidhu, says he is undermining CM's authority

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

"The two (the Pradesh Congress Committee chief and the chief minister) consult each other, but the final decision is of Channi, who is the chief minister, not Sidhu," the former chief minister told reporters at the Chandigarh airport.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

India deploys troops with shoulder-fired missiles in Ladakh

India deploys troops with shoulder-fired missiles in Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

These missiles have a range of two to five km and they are capable of bringing down low flying helicopters and aircraft, they added.

Pakistan SIT in Pathankot: A game of chess

Pakistan SIT in Pathankot: A game of chess

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

'In this Spy versus Soldier game,' says Rajeev Sharma, 'the two sides will size up each other like never before.'

'Musharraf acted after US nod'

'Musharraf acted after US nod'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

A former Indian Intelligence Bureau chief said General Musharraf would have taken permission from the United States before imposing emergency in Pakistan.

After 10 days of horror and uncertainty, engineer abducted by IS returns home

After 10 days of horror and uncertainty, engineer abducted by IS returns home

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

"I express my profound gratitude to the Government of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj for their relentless efforts for my safe release," he said.

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

Next meet of India, China on boundary issue tomorrow

Next meet of India, China on boundary issue tomorrow

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The talks will focus on 'delimitation of the border, boundary management and a host of bilateral and international issues'.

Hurriyat's Bilal Lone, Shabir Shah and 2 others detained in Delhi

Hurriyat's Bilal Lone, Shabir Shah and 2 others detained in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The separatist leaders were told that "restrictions have been imposed on their movement in the national capital" ahead a possible talks between NSA Sartaj Aziz and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval.

Dawood, 26/11 attack, Gurdaspur to figure at NSA-level talks

Dawood, 26/11 attack, Gurdaspur to figure at NSA-level talks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, speedy trial of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and capture of a Pakistani terrorist in Udhampur are some of the key issues to be raised by India at the forthcoming NSA-level talks with Pakistan.

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Coming Soon: India's first anti-terror academy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

A first-of-its-kind anti-terror academy will come up in New Delhi to keep detectives ahead of the terrorists.